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catbyte

(34,412 posts)
Fri Mar 15, 2019, 11:13 PM Mar 2019

Trump Jr being groomed to run for president as family seeks a White House 'dynasty': report

I know people hate Raw Story, but I hit a paywall when trying to access the Times of London, so this will have to do. It's so rich, so delusional, that I just had to share. Hey, Biff--can convicted felons run for president?

Trump Jr being groomed to run for president as family seeks a White House ‘dynasty’: report

NOOR AL-SIBAI
15 MAR 2019 AT 14:18 ET

Donald Trump Jr. is said to be eyeing a 2024 presidential run in an attempt to create a family “dynasty” in the White House.

In an interview with the Times of London, Eric Trump said that although he has no political ambitions himself, he believes his older brother does.

When asked if there could be a Trump family dynasty, Eric replied, “Oh sure.”

In 2018, The Guardian reported that Trump Jr. had not only become a skilled fundraiser for his father’s reelection campaign — he also has been regularly called upon by supporters to run for president himself.

“Away from the firestorm that is the ongoing Robert Mueller Russia investigation, the president’s eldest son is building a considerable conservative fanbase,” The Guardian‘s David Taylor reported. “This constituency sees him as an authentic figure with a political future.”

“From the Republican party standpoint, he very much is the guy,” Republican strategist and former congressional chief of staff Boyd Matheson told the newspaper. “He can be the face, he can go out with the hunters.”


https://www.rawstory.com/2019/03/trump-jr-groomed-run-president-family-seeks-white-house-dynasty/
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Trump Jr being groomed to run for president as family seeks a White House 'dynasty': report (Original Post) catbyte Mar 2019 OP
Anyone who posts on twitter as much as doofus junior has no shot at elected office. n/t Calista241 Mar 2019 #1
Donald Trump is the President of the United States of America. OneBro Mar 2019 #21
Stolen elections...nt 2naSalit Mar 2019 #32
And What Happened To Ivanka/Ivanna's Run? Me. Mar 2019 #2
Yeah, I thought Ivanka PatSeg Mar 2019 #11
That IS the plan. Jr is dreaming he is daddy's favorite. BigmanPigman Mar 2019 #19
They really are delusional PatSeg Mar 2019 #22
They are greedelusional. dchill Mar 2019 #30
It's that affluenza thing... 2naSalit Mar 2019 #33
Ivanka is running in 2028.... HipChick Mar 2019 #23
Hopefully, he'll be in jail. Can you run for office from prison? Marie Marie Mar 2019 #3
Can you run for office from Moscow? dchill Mar 2019 #31
Pooty-poot did...nt 2naSalit Mar 2019 #34
That's pretty funny, in a horrible, twisted way. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #4
I thought Vonkers was the chosen one. Glimmer of Hope Mar 2019 #5
Apparently her turn is supposed to be in 2032. catbyte Mar 2019 #7
Idranka Dump for president. CentralMass Mar 2019 #26
Oh, Hell NO!!! woodsprite Mar 2019 #6
This crime family has to be stopped Hekate Mar 2019 #8
Now this made me laugh, watoos Mar 2019 #9
She Wants A Dynasty Me. Mar 2019 #12
you know Ivanka thinks her kids get to be presidents too EveHammond13 Mar 2019 #24
The deplorables are dead serious about this Awsi Dooger Mar 2019 #10
What exactly are his qualifications? BlueStater Mar 2019 #13
He wears a long tie and she has big boobs dalton99a Mar 2019 #14
Looks like he might have Mommy issues Cousin Dupree Mar 2019 #40
he left daddy for one year..worked as a bartender Demovictory9 Mar 2019 #44
Don't laugh. This is what a failing democracy looks like. Vote. Volunteer. Resist. marylandblue Mar 2019 #15
I remember the good old days when i could just laugh at this story D_Master81 Mar 2019 #16
President of what? Doreen Mar 2019 #17
Because political dynasties have done so well in this country. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2019 #18
"Remember how thrilled you were when George W followed in the footsteps struggle4progress Mar 2019 #20
Yes! Anthony Scaramucci, the Sequel.....2 more days, 2 more days, 2 more days! luvallpeeps Mar 2019 #29
I suppose a continuous shit show is a type of dynasty. Solly Mack Mar 2019 #25
I believe that Trumpism will continue as a movement for years to come. Poiuyt Mar 2019 #27
She'd probably be able to learn, especially since she and Jared are persona non grata catbyte Mar 2019 #39
"he can go out with the hunters"??? nt Grasswire2 Mar 2019 #28
Yeah, you know.... democrank Mar 2019 #35
Every day this criminal madman and family kacekwl Mar 2019 #36
Never, ever, ever. smirkymonkey Mar 2019 #37
D JHB Mar 2019 #38
You spelled "The Onion" wrong. n/t AwakeAtLast Mar 2019 #41
I think that was obvious from the start... Wounded Bear Mar 2019 #42
So Pence is out? lame54 Mar 2019 #43
It's more likely they'll create a family dynasty in the big house. Vinca Mar 2019 #45

OneBro

(1,159 posts)
21. Donald Trump is the President of the United States of America.
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 12:25 AM
Mar 2019

Based on that reality, I would take a Doofus Junior candidacy as seriously as I would take a combined stroke and heart attack.

BigmanPigman

(51,613 posts)
19. That IS the plan. Jr is dreaming he is daddy's favorite.
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 12:01 AM
Mar 2019

Jarvanka have had their eyes on the office since the 2016 campaign. The possibility of prison doesn't occur to their warped minds since they are so delusional that they really believe they are above the law.

PatSeg

(47,524 posts)
22. They really are delusional
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 12:36 AM
Mar 2019

and totally clueless. Its still just a game to them, an extension of The Apprentice, reality TV that lets them meet world leaders and do all kinds of really cool stuff.

Ivanka has her head in the clouds, but I think Daddy knows he's in trouble, which means he probably has to work fast if he wants to bring down democracies worldwide and usher in a new era fascism.

 

watoos

(7,142 posts)
9. Now this made me laugh,
Fri Mar 15, 2019, 11:28 PM
Mar 2019

PeeWee Herman for his V.P.?

I go to Raw Story. The only complaint I have about it is that it doesn't go into a lot of depth. It is on the ball for LBN and pretty much stays progressive.

 

Awsi Dooger

(14,565 posts)
10. The deplorables are dead serious about this
Fri Mar 15, 2019, 11:31 PM
Mar 2019

I see it from them all the time on sports sites.

Fortunately the demographic shifts will be further mature and should prevent more atrocities like any Trumo

BlueStater

(7,596 posts)
13. What exactly are his qualifications?
Fri Mar 15, 2019, 11:40 PM
Mar 2019

Being the fastest sperm of the orange idiot? Has he even had a fucking job before? As in a real one and not a lameass figurehead position given to him by daddy.

Besides, I don't think you can run for office while incarcerated.

D_Master81

(1,822 posts)
16. I remember the good old days when i could just laugh at this story
Fri Mar 15, 2019, 11:49 PM
Mar 2019

But post 2016 you never laugh about the ridiculous in American politics The Trumps have captured an entire movement in American politics and I wouldnt be shocked if Trump were re elected that 1 of his family members would get the GOP nomination.

struggle4progress

(118,309 posts)
20. "Remember how thrilled you were when George W followed in the footsteps
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 12:25 AM
Mar 2019

of his daddy, George H W? What great days those were! We had the same great American leaders back in the White House once again! Today, it is sad to think that our great President Trump might some day leave office. But there is hope! We could again enjoy the thrill of his great administration by electing Donald Jr! We could bring back Steve Bannon, Michael Flynn, Sebastian Gorka, John Kelly, Tom Price, Reince Priebus, Anthony Scaramucci, Jeff Sessions, Sean Spicer, and hundreds of your other favorites! Call now! Operators are standing by!"

luvallpeeps

(935 posts)
29. Yes! Anthony Scaramucci, the Sequel.....2 more days, 2 more days, 2 more days!
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 02:27 AM
Mar 2019

The Return of Spicy, and Keebler's Revenge with Jeff Sessions. Can't wait.
I am in some kind of warped reality. Will no one wake me? If I have to hear that fucking creepy accent of Sebastian Gorka anymore, I swear to God, I am gonna lose my shit.

Poiuyt

(18,128 posts)
27. I believe that Trumpism will continue as a movement for years to come.
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 01:57 AM
Mar 2019

It may even evolve to become a political party that would exist in addition to the Republican party.

I don't believe this movement will be in power, but just because Trump loses reelection in 2020 doesn't mean this movement is going to suddenly disappear. There is enough hate in this country (and around the world) to sustain their visibility. They've been hiding under the surface for years, but Trump unleashed them and made it okay for them to slither out from under their rocks. Trump would be the obvious face for the group, but I could see Jr. taking over at some point.

I don't believe Ivanka is loony enough to be a prominent part of this movement. They might let her in because of her name, but she'll have to learn to vocalize racism and bigotry.

catbyte

(34,412 posts)
39. She'd probably be able to learn, especially since she and Jared are persona non grata
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 12:58 PM
Mar 2019

with their elite Manhattan social set. They're dead. They're toxic. All they have are MAGAts, and dictators to fall back on.

democrank

(11,098 posts)
35. Yeah, you know....
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 05:44 AM
Mar 2019

all those guys who go out to hack tails off elephants so they can have a prop in their hand for the photo.

kacekwl

(7,017 posts)
36. Every day this criminal madman and family
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 09:47 AM
Mar 2019

are allowed to continue a dynasty is closer to being. This needs to stop sooner than later.

Wounded Bear

(58,673 posts)
42. I think that was obvious from the start...
Sun Mar 17, 2019, 02:15 AM
Mar 2019

Trump wanted to be king, and will the country to his heirs.

Seriously, I was that coming since the beginning. I think any sane person should have seen that.

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